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Israel releases five Lebanese detainees from southern Lebanon
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Israel released five Lebanese men its forces had detained in areas under military control in southern Lebanon, according to Middle East Eye citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The statement did not identify the detainees, specify how long they had been held, or describe the circumstances of their capture.
The release occurred as Israeli military forces maintain an active presence throughout southern Lebanon following recent armed escalations between the two countries. Israeli troops have occupied portions of the border region in recent months. The announcement represents one of the first documented instances of Israel freeing Lebanese detainees held during its current operations in the country.
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